What are the main factors that influence a Fire Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Fire Engineer's salary?

A Fire Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,861 for beginners, reaching about $73,681 at mid-level, and approach $78,162 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Engineer?

Fire Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Engineer roles are District of Columbia $81,861, California $81,550, Massachusetts $80,463. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Fire Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Fire Apparatus Engineer: $93,962; Senior Fire Engineer: $87,805; Fire Safety Engineer: $87,772; Cal Fire Fire Captain: $86,184; Fire Captain: $85,415.

Fire Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fire Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Engineer in Delaware is $74,874 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Fire Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,959
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,687 to $83,817
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,143

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Fire Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,817	$6,985	$1,612	$40
Average	$74,874	$6,239	$1,440	$36
25th Percentile	$67,687	$5,641	$1,302	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Engineer Salaries

A Fire Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fire Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,861
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,681
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,847
Expert (over 8 years): $78,162

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fire Engineer	$71,861
Intermediate Level Fire Engineer	$72,397
Senior Level Fire Engineer	$73,681
Specialist Level Fire Engineer	$76,847
Expert Level Fire Engineer	$78,162

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How Do Fire Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fire Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,861.
California: $81,550.
Massachusetts: $80,463.

District of Columbia $81,861 California $81,550 Massachusetts $80,463 Washington $80,168 New Jersey $80,138 Alaska $80,035 Connecticut $79,014 New York $78,600

Hawaii $77,277 Rhode Island $76,656 Maryland $76,234 Minnesota $75,658 Colorado $75,436 Illinois $75,362 Oregon $75,081 Delaware $74,874

New Hampshire $74,744 Virginia $74,453 Pennsylvania $73,602 Nevada $73,173 North Dakota $73,033 Michigan $72,811 Wisconsin $72,730 Vermont $72,567

Texas $72,116 Maine $72,087 Arizona $72,042 Ohio $71,991 Georgia $71,310 Indiana $70,970 Wyoming $70,904 Utah $70,800

Iowa $70,756 Kansas $70,401 Louisiana $70,297 North Carolina $70,260 Missouri $70,246 Florida $69,957 Montana $69,802 Nebraska $69,654

Kentucky $69,573 South Carolina $69,277 Tennessee $69,092 Idaho $69,018 New Mexico $68,479 Oklahoma $68,360 Alabama $67,924 South Dakota $67,192

Arkansas $66,793 West Virginia $66,578 Mississippi $65,935

Top Paying Cities for Fire Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $74,537
Little Creek: $75,082
Magnolia: $74,975

Lincoln, DE $74,537 Little Creek, DE $75,082 Magnolia, DE $74,975 Milford, DE $74,726 Marydel, DE $74,849 Millsboro, DE $74,224 Millville, DE $74,339 Milton, DE $74,467

Nassau, DE $74,521 Ocean View, DE $74,326 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,469 Seaford, DE $74,511 Selbyville, DE $74,203 Smyrna, DE $75,134 Viola, DE $74,788 Woodside, DE $74,989

Bear, DE $74,816 Newark, DE $74,788 Claymont, DE $74,941 Delaware City, DE $74,863 Hockessin, DE $74,782 Kirkwood, DE $74,849 Middletown, DE $74,878 Montchanin, DE $74,799

New Castle, DE $74,810 Odessa, DE $74,915 Port Penn, DE $74,965 Rockland, DE $74,806 Saint Georges, DE $74,854 Townsend, DE $74,969 Winterthur, DE $74,815 Lewes, DE $74,496

Wilmington, DE $74,785 Dover, DE $75,082 Dover Afb, DE $74,687 Bethany Beach, DE $74,248 Bethel, DE $74,325 Bridgeville, DE $74,500 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,871 Cheswold, DE $75,058

Clayton, DE $75,060 Dagsboro, DE $74,196 Delmar, DE $74,077 Ellendale, DE $74,302 Felton, DE $74,720 Fenwick Island, DE $74,212 Frankford, DE $74,083 Frederica, DE $74,794

Georgetown, DE $74,168 Greenwood, DE $74,512 Harbeson, DE $74,247 Harrington, DE $74,626 Hartly, DE $74,858 Houston, DE $74,519 Kenton, DE $75,064 Laurel, DE $74,124

Yorklyn, DE $74,804

Fire Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$67,687

Average $74,874/year

$83,817

$5,641

Average $6,239/month

$6,985

$1,302

Average $1,440/week

$1,612

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,817	$6,985	$1,612	$40
Average	$74,874	$6,239	$1,440	$36
25th Percentile	$67,687	$5,641	$1,302	$33

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